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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,151.52, 937,902.24 and 251,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,151.52, 937,902.24 and 251,436.96 is: 377,225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,151.52 : 937,902.24 = 251,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,151.52/937,902.24 = 251,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,151.52x = 937,902.24 × 251,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,151.52x = 235,823,288,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,823,288,002.79/625,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,225.81

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